That may be the most intimidating title I’ve ever written. Doesn’t seem so scary to you? Well, maybe not for you, but for me this represents probably the largest step of faith I’ve taken in about 15 years. It all began in April, shortly after my 40th birthday party. I awoke the next morning, after… Continue reading We are “GO” for launch!
Category: The Bible tells me so
Discussions of religion and the church, both global and local. News stories of interest relating to Christian life and Biblical truth. Thoughts on contemporary Christianity, daily applications and lessons learned, and even a little good ol’ preachin!
Threads of Gratitude: Birthday Suit Edition
Wait, something about that title just doesn’t sound right… Tomorrow is Matt’s birthday. And this year we have reason to celebrate another year of LIFE! Considering all that he has endured – and survived – over the past year, he deserves to celebrate and be celebrated. As I look forward to his 45th birthday tomorrow,… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude: Birthday Suit Edition
Life Lessons
Last week, it came to my attention that President Obama was planning on delivering a speech to the nations’ schoolchildren regarding the importance of education. While there has been plenty of public opinion posted on both sides of this issue, I wanted to share a response I gave to an email thread regarding the Presidents’… Continue reading Life Lessons
One Red Balloon
I love our pastor. No, silly, not like that. I love the passion he has for scripture. I love the way he makes Bible stories come alive. I love being under the umbrella of his teaching. And I love the way he makes application – yes, I said it, application – such a relevant and… Continue reading One Red Balloon
A Living Legacy
Twelve years ago, a legacy began. It started as a simple desire to do something special for a group of unsung heroes, in the name of a man who lived a life of dedicated service to others. We had no idea that over a decade later, this tradition would be continuing, and become such an… Continue reading A Living Legacy
Livin’ on the E.D.G.E.
This week is VBS week at McKinney Fellowship. Our theme this year is Camp E.D.G.E.: Experience and Discover God Everywhere. It’s a cool theme and the church is decked out with terrific Camp ambience. This is my first year to volunteer for VBS at McFBC and – no surprise – I was placed with the… Continue reading Livin’ on the E.D.G.E.
Threads of Gratitude: Business Casual Edition
I know, I know. It’s been awhile. The blog has been silent – especially on Thursdays – for a long time. I’ve had plenty of things to be grateful for over the past three months. I’ve just lacked the motivation, the time, the mental capacity to put it all together, I guess. But something happened… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude: Business Casual Edition
Hero Worship
Today, the world honored Michael Jackson. And I, too, mourned. Not because I’m a fan. I’m not. Don’t get me wrong, I listened to his music. I respect his talent and was in awe of his skill as an entertainer. Not necessarily because his children have lost their father. Again, don’t get me wrong, I… Continue reading Hero Worship
Threads of Gratitude: Coat of Many Colors Edition
This week, I have been involved in a music camp of a different sort. The participants are a little older than last week’s, and the content is certainly more challenging in many ways. It’s the annual elementary-age music camp, and this year they’re doing Joseph: A STOMP Musical. And as I’ve gone through this week,… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude: Coat of Many Colors Edition
Threads of Gratitude: Rocks in my Pocket Edition
Well, this week has been one “Rockin’” week, that’s for sure! And there’s been so much to be grateful for that I almost don’t know where to start. So I’m going to do something a little different. I’m going to focus my threads of gratitude this week on our Bible verse that we’ve been teaching… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude: Rocks in my Pocket Edition